Heart Work is Hard Work: Soraya Deen

In Los Angeles, Chicago, and around the world, Soraya Deen is working with women across faiths to build bridges and heal the world.

Drawing on the wisdom of her Muslim faith, she creates opportunities for dialogue with Christians and Jews both in American cities, and internationally.

Soraya Deen is the coordinator of Women’s Initiatives for Omnia Leadership, based in Chicago. She blends her legal expertise of over a decade with her uniquely diverse background to inspire people to navigate conflict and promote peace. A native of Sri Lanka she developed a deep commitment and love, to learning and practicing the Eastern philosophy of SEVA and SIMRAN.  She is also the founder of Peaceworks a center for compassionate communication, conflict resolution and peacemaking.